SPIN-OFF, SKEIN, & FIBER ARTS COMPETITIONS |
THE WOOLERY SPONSORS SPIN-OFF AND FIBER ARTS PRIZES! SPIN-OFF COMPETITION:
"The Handcrafter's Spin-Off competition
is an opportunity for the exhibitor to enter a sample weighing between 2 and 4 ounces of fleece which is
evaluated on criteria relevant to the production of finished goods,
rules generally follow the rules for Fleece Shows according to breed,
age divisions, Color Groups, and class size." (from the AOA Show System Handbook)
Any fleece shorn after January 1st of 2021 is eligible to compete.
Please read pages 65 through page 67 of the AOA Show System Handbook for additional information. Important Spin-Off Dates: March 25, 2022: Fleece show sponsorships are available
April 1, 2022: Show registration begins for Spin-Off and all competitions
July 7, 2022: Spin-Off registration closes
July 15, 2022: Spin-Off entries must be received (July 17th if hand delivered to show) Suri Network Fleece Show or Suri Network Fleece Showc/o Judy Schroeder 1453 Dominion Trail Hebron, KY 41048 | OUR SHOW SPONSORS |
ork is very pleased The Woolery is going to provide gift certificates for the top finishers of our Spin-Off and Fiber Arts competitions. Their store is located in Frankfort, Kentucky and you can view all they have to offer at: 
talented
hand-spinner and fiber artist and owns her store for the fiber arts
in Englewood, Colorado. As an alpaca owner she understands how important
it is to have feedback on your Spin-Off sample. Find out more about the value of entering your fleece samples for the Spinoff Competition please click SPIN-OFF SHOW FEES:
Spin-Off Entries: $30 each
AOA Fleece Show Membership Fee: $60
Spin-Off Return Postage: $10.00 for first entry and $4.00 for each additional WHAT CAN ONE LEARN BY ENTERING A SPIN-OFF COMPETITION? View the AOA Spin Off Score Card and see all the wonderful feedback you recieve about your sample THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE FOR YOUTH ENTRANTS (under 18) PARTICIPATING IN FIBER ARTS OR SKEIN COMPETITIONS! |
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SKEIN COMPETITION:
The
skein competition is also being judged by Karen Champion. Skeins can be
either handspun or commercial spun. The purpose of the competition is
to showcase the skills of either the hand-spinner or the fiber mill in
converting Suri fiber into yarn. Skeins must be 50% Suri. You DO NOT
need to be an AOA Show System member to compete in Skein Competitions. The 2022 AOA Show System Handbook details the requirements for the Skein Competition on pages 72 through 75.
This year we are going to hold the Skein and Fiber Arts competitions after the Suri Network Fleece Show. This will allow competitors to submit their entries in both the AOA National Fleece Show as well as the Suri Network Fleece Show.
PLEASE NOTE!
Items entered in the Fiber Arts and Skein Competitions must be 50% Suri
SKEIN ENTRIES MUST BE MAILED TO:
Suri Network Fleece Show REGISTER FOR SKEIN COMPETITIONS HERE | Important Skein Competition Dates:
March 25, 2022: Fleece show sponsorships are available
April 1, 2022: Show registration begins for fleece, Spin-Off, skein and fiber arts competitions
July 7, 2022: Skein registration closes
July 10, 2022: Refunds no longer given | SKEIN COMPETITION FEES:
Skeins: $20 per entry
To enter your Skeins register
online, OR print THIS FORM and mail the form with your entry and
check.
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FIBER ARTS:
Karen Champion is also judging our Fiber Arts competition. You DO NOT have to be a Suri owner to submit an entry in our Fiber Arts
competition. Suri Owners please consider donating materials to a Fiber
Artist so that they may enter the competition, or consider sponsoring an
artist by paying some percentage of their entry fee. You DO NOT need to be an AOA Show System member to compete in Fiber Arts Competitions. For details and rules about this competition, please read pages 75 and 76 of the 2022 AOA Show System Handbook
This year we are going to hold the Skein and Fiber Arts competitions after the Suri Network Fleece Show. This will allow competitors to submit their entries in both the AOA National Fleece Show as well as the Suri Network Fleece Show.
PLEASE NOTE!
FIBER ARTS entries must be mailed to: Suri Network Fleece Show To enter your Fiber Arts CLICK HERE to register
online, OR print THIS FORM and mail the form with your entry and
check. | Important Fiber Arts Dates:
March 25, 2022: Fleece show sponsorships are available
April 1, 2022: Show registration begins for Fiber Arts competitions
July 7, 2022: Fiber Arts registration closes
July 10, 2022: Refunds no longer given
July 15, 2022: Fiber Arts must be received. (July 17th if hand delivered to show) | FIBER ARTS SHOW FEES:
Fiber Arts: $20 per entry REGISTER FOR FIBER ARTS COMPETITIONS HERE |